Nairobi — Air France has deployed the Airbus A350-900 on its Paris-Nairobi route, boosting seat capacity by 16% and reinforcing its commitment to modernising its African operations.

The aircraft replaces the Boeing 787-9 previously flying the route. The switch comes amid growing demand for business and leisure travel between Kenya and Europe.

The A350-900 made its inaugural flight to Nairobi on Monday, landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This marks a milestone in Air France’s regional expansion and broader fleet renewal strategy.